The Avants Podcast
Join hosts Dan Putnam and Nick Bergeron as they get to know industry leading guests beyond just what they drive. The Avants Podcast is never scripted and never predictable, but it’s always a good time and full of surprises. You won’t find any boring reviews that sound like reading off a pre-planned info sheet, ”history of” shows that are reworded Wikipedia articles, or advertisements for the next new foam mattress here! The Avants Podcast focuses on making sure guests are always authentic, just like your hosts.
Episodes
Friday Aug 02, 2019
Obsessively Obsessing With Matt Moreman Of Obsessed Garage
Friday Aug 02, 2019
Friday Aug 02, 2019
We have a really deep dive conversation with Matt Moreman of Obsessed Garage about life and building a brand and a business. One of the repeating themes in our highest rated episodes is pure, unfiltered, honesty and authenticity. Matt opens up about his OCD and how it helped him build the masterpiece that is Obsessed Garage.
Friday Jul 26, 2019
Rob Sheibe And The Perfect Racecar Restoration
Friday Jul 26, 2019
Friday Jul 26, 2019
Have you ever seen the most perfectly restored 911 race car ever? We have, and Rob is the guy who created it. Rob was kind enough to give us a garage tour, a history lesson, and a few life lessons on how to do a project right. This is one of those episodes that just keeps getting better and better as the stories go on and you’re going to love it. Be sure to check out the gallery on this weeks episode, you’ll be very glad you did!
Friday Jul 19, 2019
We Talk With Cliff Avril About Everything But Football
Friday Jul 19, 2019
Friday Jul 19, 2019
Cars connect people you just don’t really ever expect to have a connection with sometimes, it’s why we started this Podcast. Former Seahawk, Cliff Avril, is no exception of course. While absolutely famous for his work on the field, Cliff is a huge car guy who loves to rack up miles. He’s also a really down to earth, great guy, who gave us an unforgettable interview we’re really proud of and we think you’ll enjoy as much as we did.
Friday Jul 12, 2019
Daniel Piker Reminds Us We Were Really Lazy At 21
Friday Jul 12, 2019
Friday Jul 12, 2019
What were you doing when you were 21? College? Parties on the weekend? Daniel Piker is a full time photographer, videographer, and rally co-driver. We were definitely not that cool. We still aren’t, but that’s OK. If you’ve heard some of our previous episodes you've probably heard us drop his name a lot and we’ve featured his photography before. Get to know Daniel and his work on this weeks episode!
Also, if you heard our tip today and are still confused about how about 99% of gasoline engines work, this video is Dan’s favorite for explaining it: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pu7g3uIG6Zo
Friday Jul 05, 2019
You Down With 3PP?
Friday Jul 05, 2019
Friday Jul 05, 2019
Are you down with 3PP? 3 Pedal Posse that is. Mauricio Bendana and Jim Krouskop join us to talk about 3PP - what is, why they started it, and how you can join! Join us for an episode of laughs and editing nightmares. Be sure to check out 3PP on Instagram and their website of course. Be sure to stop by Elsom Cellars in Sodo for some delicious wine and always great cars.
Friday Jun 28, 2019
Roger Bong Encarnacion Beyond His RWB
Friday Jun 28, 2019
Friday Jun 28, 2019
We know a lot of people by there cars. Almost EVERYONE in the area knows Bong’s car - his red RWB Porsche 964. Unlike most people though, Bong’s car has track rash. It doesn’t have flawless perfect paint on it’s quarters and the R888s are properly heat cycled and scrubbed in. A Porsche enthusiast of all kinds, Bong talks growing up, cars, mods, and his love for track time. Get to know the guy you already know of in this episode and enjoy the beautiful photo gallery by Karl Noakes!
Friday Jun 21, 2019
A Totally Rad Rain City Supercars Episode
Friday Jun 21, 2019
Friday Jun 21, 2019
Art Cervantes joins us to discuss all things Radwood! Radwood is coming to the PNW this year and being hosted at LeMay - Americas Car Museum in partnership with our sponsors Avants and Hagerty so you know it’s going to be good! Art shares with us his story, the history of Radwood, and his deep love for all cars 80s and 90s. Tune in for some serious nostalgia!
Get your tickets at Radwood.co and remember, Avants members get a discount! We’ll see you all there on July 20th!
Friday Jun 14, 2019
Road Tripping All Summer Long
Friday Jun 14, 2019
Friday Jun 14, 2019
While Summer in the PNW is beautiful, it also means packed roads and construction. DansDrives.com does have some great short drives, this is the perfect time to go on a drive for a weekend or even a few weeks. We recap some of our favorite getaways in this episode and Dan has laid out the routes in detail below. We hope we inspire you to get away and enjoy the drive!
Whistler, BC
That crazy long gravel road that goes up past Harrison Lake that Dan was talking about
To Neah Bay (Cape Flattery) and back, the really fun way (this is a 2 day drive, trust me)
Lake Quinault Lodge + Moclips Highway + Seabrook, WA
A fun road close to Coeur d’Alene, ID
The Lolo Pass Blast
Boise to Bogus Basin
That route through Idaho that will blow your mind, bruise your kidneys, and may cause you to lose your muffler. Part 1 / Part 2. *Warning, this is HARD. Ask James.
Jasper and everywhere along the way. Stop at Mojo’s coffee in Bonners Ferry and try and win your new AR15 or quilt.
Yellowstone, Jackson Hole, Craters of the Moon, McCall, Lewiston Hill Climb, Starbuck, and more!
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Join hosts Dan Putnam and Nick Bergeron as they get to know industry leading guests beyond just what they drive. RCS is never scripted and never predictable, but it’s always a good time and full of surprises. You won’t find any boring reviews that sound like reading off a pre-planned info sheet, ”history of” shows that are reworded Wikipedia articles, or advertisements for the next new foam mattress here! RCS focuses on making sure guests are always authentic, just like your hosts.